- The all-new Z is faster, more powerful and delivers an improved power-to-weight over its predecessor.
- Its potent 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 produces 298kW and 475Nm.
- Offered with a choice of close-ratio six-speed manual with rev matching, or nine-speed paddle-shift automatic.
- All models feature leather-accented interior, a fully customisable 12.3-inch TFT display and an 8.0-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration
- Six-speed close-ratio manual variant is paired with a high-performance clutch supplied by Japanese motor-racing specialist EXEDY®, and linked to the rear wheels via a carbon-fibre composite driveshaft. Optional nine-speed automatic gearbox is fly-by-wire for rapid response to inputs from the aluminium paddle-shifters and features two drive modes – Standard and Sport.
- All models feature a launch-control system, a first for the Z.
- The Z Coupe is priced at MSRP $73,300*. The Z PROTO is priced at MSRP $80,700*, but is currently sold-out in Australia.
Melbourne, Australia – Very few automotive manufacturers can boast the sports car lineage of Nissan's Z. An icon for more than 50 years, the Z has been the first word in Japanese performance since 1969.
It's a proud legacy, which is why Nissan's seventh-generation model pays homage to its illustrious past, while celebrating its exciting future.
Nissan's passionate team of designers and engineers forged a fresh path with the new Z Coupe, but one which draws inspiration from the past, seamlessly integrating both in a fresh concept infused with a unique and dramatic design vision.
The new Z Coupe is, to its core, a genuine driver's car, and creates a fresh chapter in the Z lineage. In every respect, this is a sports car designed and engineered for the "Zenthusiasts".
From the decision to equip the new model with a 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 engine to provide outstanding power to weight and performance, to the driver-focused choice of offering a six-speed manual transmission in a world dominated by automatic gearboxes, all while brooking no compromise in safety, comfort or equipment levels, the new Z Coupe sets the bar at its highest level yet.
"There's always a risk in reimagining a true icon," says Nissan Australia Managing Director, Adam Paterson. "There's a lot of history to live up to, and a lot of fans that expect nothing but the very best.
"Needless to say, the all-new Nissan Z more than lives up to its legacy. Both a homage to the past and a showcase of the present, this is performance reimagined."
The Z team, led by Program Designer Director Shinichiro Irie, aimed to produce a sports car which embodied the philosophy of passion, innovation and challenge.
"We aimed to make it something that appeals to all, something for people to fall in love with at first glance," he says.
He wanted to take tradition "and combine it with modern technology; blending both in a balanced way that feels fresh, but still has Z DNA at its core."
Mission accomplished.
Some of the Z's unique visual elements will be striking at first observation, such as the silver accent that enhances the car's roofline, similar in shape to the katana, the traditional Japanese sword, with the rear drawing its capsule light treatment from the 300ZX. The proportions of the Z Coupe signal that this is unmistakably a front-engine, rear-drive performance vehicle.
The new generation two-seater Z Coupe strips back the variants to just two – one manual transmission and the other automatic – but was launched in Australia with the Z PROTO, a limited-edition model featuring unique Ikazuchi Yellow paintwork and a unique alloy wheel and brake caliper combination.
Such was the demand, the Z PROTO was sold-out in Australia before launch.
Engineered to the Zth degree
The highest levels of driving technology, safety and comfort are delivered in the new Z.
Chosen for this seventh-generation performance car was Nissan's VR30DDTT twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6, which improves power to weight by almost 13 per cent over its predecessor, with improved structural rigidity and a faster sprint capability.
Underpinning the Z is all-alloy double wishbone front suspension, with a multi-link alloy independent rear. Ventilated front and rear discs, enclosed by 19-inch forged-alloy wheels, provide the ultimate in stopping power.
The six-speed manual transmission variant is matched to an EXEDY® clutch system, with power fed to the rear wheels via a carbon-fibre composite tailshaft for lightness and strength. Advanced rev-matching is also offered for lightning-fast downshifts.
The automatic is a shift-by-wire nine-speed transmission, with paddle shifters on either side of the leather-accented steering wheel. Two driving modes are available: Standard and Sport, which unlocks performance by changing the steering profile, activating the Active Sound Enhancement system, and engaging sports mode in the Vehicle Dynamic Control.
Both automatic and manual models also feature launch control, a first for the Z.
High levels of passive and active safety are a given, with the Z featuring the full suite of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features including Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, High Beam Assist, Land Departure Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Parking sensors are fitted front and rear, with a rear camera.
Performance without comfort compromise
The Z Coupe's two-seater cabin, accessed via vertical handles hidden within the door apertures, exudes both class and sportiness.
Blending technology with tradition, the driver's 12.3-inch TFT binnacle display can be switched between three settings: Standard, Enhanced and Sport, the latter putting the tachometer centrally in the display, with an electronic upshift alert at the 12 o'clock position.
Recessed across the middle of instrument panel is the traditional three-gauge Z display, while below is an 8.0-inch display which manages the comprehensive infotainment provided.
A high-quality eight-speaker BOSE sound system is standard equipment, as is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Two USB connection are also provided for extra charging and connectivity options.
A leather-and-suede-accented sports interior, with heated, four-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats, and a steering wheel adjustable for height and tilt, make for a comfortable, cosseted cabin and driving environment.
Attention to detail abounds with items such as the illuminated vanity mirrors, four cupholders, and full smart-phone integration with steering-wheel functionality.
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Nissan Z Coupe
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price: $73,300*
Powertrain:
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo (VR30DDTT) DOHC V6, fuel-injected, four-valve-per-cylinder alloy engine which produces 298kW (up 22 per cent on 370Z), and 475Nm of torque (up 112Nm on 370Z)
- Choice of six-speed manual transmission or nine-speed shift-by-wire automatic with manual mode
- Both manual and automatic transmissions feature launch control
- Six-speed manual features synchronised rev-matching control, and high-performance clutch by EXEDY®
- Carbon fibre composite driveshaft (MT only)
- Rear wheel drive with mechanical limited-slip differential
- Automatic transmission models feature aluminium paddle shifters and Standard mode and Sport mode, which unlocks sports steering profile, Active Sound Enhancement and sports Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) setting
- Power-to-weight ratio improved by 12.8 per cent (over 370Z)
- Fuel consumption is 10.8 litres/100kms for the manual version, and 9.8 litres/100kms for the automatic (combined)
Suspension:
- Double-wishbone aluminium-alloy front suspension with aluminium subframe at front
- Multi-link aluminium-alloy and steel rear suspension with steel subframe
Wheels:
- 19" forged RAYS alloys in dark metallic with red calipers
Brakes:
- 355mm front and 350mm rear vented brake discs – 4-piston front brakes and 2-piston rear brakes with red caliper finish
Tyres:
- Front: 255/40R19 front Bridgestone® Potenza® S007 high-performance
- Rear: 275/35R19 rear Bridgestone® Potenza® S007 high-performance
Infotainment:
- All models feature a multi-mode 12.3-inch TFT driver instrumentation display with three driver modes: Normal (with tachometer, speedometer and audio shown); Enhanced (which pushes tachometer and speedometer to the edges and displays technical information at the centre) and: Sport (which puts the tachometer centrally with a shift-up light at 12 o'clock, and potential for G-meter and boost control displays)
- 8.0-inch central infotainment display with eight-speaker BOSE audio system, incorporating standard integrated Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Three gauge analogue display (boost, turbo fan speed, voltage)
Exterior design features:
- Auto-levelling LED headlights with welcome signature and LED DTRL
- Automatic dusk sensor
- Kick plates with Z branding
- Front, side sill and rear spoilers
- Dual tailpipe exhaust
- High-mounted LED stop light
- Rear fog light
Interior trim and comfort features:
- Electrically heated, leather-accented seats with suede trim door finisher
- Active Noise Cancellation & Active Sound Enhancement
- Drive Mode Selector (A/T model only)
- Intelligent Key with push-button start and panic alarm
- 12V power outlet
- Climate-control air conditioning
- Power-folding and heated door mirrors with integrated turn signal
- Four cup holders (doors and centre console)
- Bluetooth hands free phone system
- Auto-dipping rear mirror and illuminated vanity mirrors
- Aluminium pedals
- Manual tilt & telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Four-way power-adjust driver seat with manual lifter, thigh & lumbar support
- Four-way power-adjust front passenger seat
- Premium leather-accented steering wheel
Safety:
Full suite of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features including:
- Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
- Blind Sport Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
Comprehensive safety offering also includes:
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear camera with predictive path technology
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- Front, side front and side curtain airbags
- 3-point seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
- Active head restraint system
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Vehicle Dynamic Control with cancel switch
- ISOFIX child seat tether
- Traction control system
Nissan Z Coupe PROTO (sold out)
Manufacturers Recommended Retail: $80,700*
In addition to Z Coupe, PROTO variant features:
- 19" Bronze Forged alloy wheels with yellow calipers
- Black leather-accented interior with unique yellow accents and stitching
- Available only in Ikazuchi Yellow pearlescent paint with Super Black roof
*Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) are provided for media purposes only and do not include premium paint, statutory charges or other on-road costs. Leather-accented features and upholstery may contain synthetic
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Contacts:
Karla Leach
Director – Corporate Communications
Nissan Motor Co. Australia
Email: karla_leach@nissan.com.au
Mobile: 0429 334 832
Emily Fadeyev
Senior Manager – Corporate Communications
Nissan Motor Co. Australia
Email: emily_fadeyev@nissan.com.au
Mobile: 0407 820 192
